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I Know Me. That's the Problem With Apple's New Smart Home.
HomePods, a HomeView display, a $349.95 deadbolt: Apple wants to run my house. My setup already works, but I know exactly how this movie goes.
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CULTUREOpinion
Apple Wants a Key to Your House. Is Its New Home Collection Worth It?
Apple teamed with LG and Schneider Electric on locks, cameras and thermostats. The deadbolt impresses, the cameras don't, and Siri AI still has everything to prove.
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Chicago Will Always Have Its Stories About Da Coach
Say “Da Coach” in Chicago and somebody has a story. Remembering Mike Ditka, the football legend whose name brings back a championship, a Sunday and the people we watched with.
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Four Days With Meta’s Muse, and I’m Starting to Get It
When I first heard about Muse, I wanted to know if Meta had built me an assistant or a Tamagotchi with access to my calendar.
COURTAnalysis
Bulls Jump to No. 4: Now the Real Rebuild Starts
The Bulls jumped from the No. 9 lottery slot to the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, putting Chicago in position to land a potential franchise-changing talent. If AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer are gone, the real debate becomes Darryn Peterson vs. Caleb Wilson.
CULTURE
Ticketmaster Is Back in Trouble, and Fans Are Still the Ones Paying for It
Buying concert tickets used to feel simple. Now it feels like a stress test. Between Ticketmaster’s legal trouble, Live Nation’s monopoly headlines, hidden fee complaints, checkout issues, bots, and resale markups, fans are tired of fighting the platform before they even get to the show.
CULTURE
Drake Put On a Packers Jacket… Now Chicago Has to Respond
When Drake stepped out in Packers gear to roll out Iceman, it wasn’t just promo, it was a calculated shot. Trolling Caleb Williams and tapping into Chicago’s newest nickname saga? Yeah, he knew exactly what he was doing. And as a Bears fan, there’s only one response, not hate, just obligation.
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THE GENERAL VS. THE MOVIE STAR: R&B’S LAST STAND AT THE VERZUZ
The beauty of the night was not just who sang better. It was watching two real R&B titans celebrate the genre the way it is supposed to be celebrated, with good singing, better jokes, and enough history between them to make every jab feel like family. In an era where the genre can feel short on giants, Tank and Tyrese gave it a night that felt alive.
COURTOpinion
The NBA Is Finally Taking the First Step Toward Expansion
The NBA is officially taking its first major step toward expansion, with Seattle and Las Vegas emerging as the league’s two target cities for a possible 2028-29 debut.
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Lakers Clippers preview
The Lakers return from the all star break to take on the LA Clippers. LA will look to build momentum as they enter the second half of the season.
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Lakers Thunder Preview
The Lakers host the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight in the first night of a back to back and will be looking to get a huge win over the defending champions.
COURTOpinion
The House Always Wins: Giannis, Kalshi, and the End of Distance in Sports Betting
If you were watching the trade deadline buzzer-beaters last week, you probably missed the most important transaction in sports. While everyone was arguing about bench depth, Giannis Antetokounmpo was quietly becoming a shareholder in the very company taking bets on his own career. We break down the shift from fans to liquidity and why the "Ticker Symbol" is the new athlete.
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Lakers 76ers Preview
The Lakers return from their road trip to take on the 76ers. LA is coming off a win in Brooklyn over the Nets and will be looking to kick off their return home with a win over Philadelphia.
CULTURE
10:58 PM
Sleep doesn’t feel like rest anymore. It feels like a mandatory system cool down. I measure time through my children’s lives now. 5:15 PM gymnastics. 6:30 PM basketball practice. Days don’t move in hours. They move in handoffs.
COURT
Bulls Acquire Kings Forward Dario Saric in 3 Team Trade
Chicago adds veteran depth to its frontcourt, acquiring Dario Šarić in a three team trade that also includes second round draft picks.
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Patriots and Seahawks Meet Again With a Lombardi on the Line
The Super Bowl matchup is set after two hard-fought conference championship wins. Now, the Patriots and Seahawks prepare to clash in a rematch filled with history, contrasting styles, and plenty on the line.
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You Don’t Get Used to the Cold. You Get Built By It
When the temperature drops, comfort disappears and the truth shows up. That’s what winter does in Chicago. That’s what playoff football does in January at Soldier Field.
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Class of 2028 Athlete Lamarin Powell Is Playing Chess While Everyone Else Plays Checkers
Class of 2028 dual-sport athlete Lamarin Powell from Elgin High School is building his recruiting presence the smart way. The All-Conference running back and varsity basketball guard just launched his personal recruiting website while his peers are still figuring out their Twitter handles.
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Packers vs. Bears, Wild Card 2025: Losing to Them Is the Part That Hurts the Most
This wasn’t just a playoff loss. It was a collapse, a rivalry gut punch, and a night Packers fans won’t forget anytime soon.
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Lakers Hawks Preview
It’s the second night of a back to back for the Lakers as they take on the Atlanta Hawks tonight. LA is currently on a 3 game losing streak and will be looking to quickly get back to winning ways .
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Lakers Pelicans Preview
It’s the first night of a back to back for the Lakers as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans
COURTReport
Torey Baskin to Be Honored by Hoffman Estates High School After Reaching 1,000 Career Points
Hoffman Estates High School will honor Torey Baskin on January 6 after the senior guard surpassed 1,000 career points in IHSA basketball. The milestone highlights years of production across Cook County and the Chicago suburbs, and adds another chapter to an already decorated high school career.
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Lakers Grizzlies Preview
The Lakers take on the Grizzlies tonight and will be looking to bounce back from their tough loss to Detroit the other night.
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Lakers Kings Preview.
The Lakers will look to bounce back from their blowout Christmas day loss to the Houston Rockets with a win over the Sacramento Kings tonight.